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305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Property Information

305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica
Zip code 90402
County Los Angeles
Municipality Santa Monica
Neighborhood North of Montana

Sales & Tax Overview for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica

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Sale date 01/29/2021
Sale price $8,750,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $13,822

Lot & Building Information for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica

Building sqft 2,519
Building class Single Family Residence - Mills Act Property (010G)
Acreage 0.492 i
Units 1
Year built 1913
Year last altered
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 1
Heating/AC Central heating
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single-Unit Residential (R1)
Weed hazard No
School district Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica

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About 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402?

305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was built in 1913 and has a total of 2,519 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,034,200, the tax amount paid for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 is $12,449.

When was 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 last sold and what was the last sale price?

305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90402 was last sold in 01/29/2021 for $8,750,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/29/2021 $8,750,000
10/07/2015 $7,228,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/04/2025 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
03/19/2050
01/29/2021 Trust Deed 02/01/2051
01/29/2021 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
10/07/2015 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
03/11/1996 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,450
Current property tax $13,822
Market value $1,034,200
Tax per sqft $5

Special Assessments And Penalties for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
03071 Los Angeles County Flood Control
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs
00177 Safe, Clean Water Program Funding Measure W
25280 Santa Monica Stormwater Mgmt Fee

Assessment History for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,034,200 1.2038 $12,450 +4.48%
2024-2025 $1,034,200 1.1522 $11,916 -0.38%
2023-2024 $1,034,200 1.1566 $11,962 -0.81%
2022-2023 $1,034,200 1.1661 $12,060 +0.32%
2021-2022 $1,034,200 1.1623 $12,021 -33.17%

Permits for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica

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Issued Permit Type Sub type Valuation Expires Status
04/09/2025
02/11/2021
11/26/2019
             
             
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Santa Monica residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,800,000
16.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,183
9.3% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$889,500
1.7% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Carthrop School NR Private K-6 278 0.27
Roosevelt Elementary School 8 Public K-5 594 0.43
Canyon Elementary School 10 Charter K-5 392 0.49
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 0.60
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 0.60

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School NR Private PK-8 256 0.60
British American School - La NR Private K-8 0 0.79
Lincoln Middle School 8 Public 6-8 854 1.06
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.46
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 1.60

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Saint Monica Preparatory NR Private 9-12 398 0.58
Pacifica Christian High School NR Private 9-12 240 1.31
Lighthouse Church School NR Private K-12 126 1.46
The Second Street School NR Private 5-12 0 1.60
Santa Monica High School 9 Public 9-12 2,678 1.65

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Neighbors for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica

Here are the neighbors for 305 Alta Avenue, Santa Monica.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
516 4th St, Santa Monica 3,660 04/06/2022 $6,725,000
313 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 2,836 02/25/2015
419 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica 5,165 07/01/2016
326 Georgina Ave, Santa Monica 4,411 08/12/2011
211 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 3,646 12/21/2000
227 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 2,000 12/22/2025 $5,100,500
233 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 3,682 04/17/2013
322 Georgina Ave, Santa Monica 4,524 07/29/2024
302 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica 4,184 12/18/2018
317 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica 2,923 07/24/2023
317 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 5,118 03/04/2025
416 4th St, Santa Monica 4,575 10/24/2025 $7,355,000
318 Georgina Ave, Santa Monica 3,547 05/29/2019 $6,400,000
311 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica 3,547 11/29/2016
301 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica 3,279 07/09/2025 $7,900,000
307 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica 7,630 03/18/2021
223 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 2,006 05/22/2024
237 Alta Ave, Santa Monica 2,782 02/01/2022
324 Marguerita Ave, Santa Monica 4,316 01/20/2023
136 Georgina Ave, Santa Monica 9,808 08/01/2025 $11,500,000

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